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...recorded date on the screen. OTHERS DATA CODE OFF WORLD TIME DATE/TIME BEEP CAM DATA A. SHUT OFF DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN [MENU] : END 5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the [DATE/TIME] or .... 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [DATA CODE], then press the dial. Data code ( TRV280) During playback, you press the button. Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. Playback Various playback functions You can view the...a tape. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 Press MENU during playback on a TV. Displaying the date/time and camera settings data -
...recorded date on the screen. OTHERS DATA CODE OFF WORLD TIME DATE/TIME BEEP CAM DATA A. SHUT OFF DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN [MENU] : END 5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the [DATE/TIME] or .... 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [DATA CODE], then press the dial. Data code ( TRV280) During playback, you press the button. Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. Playback Various playback functions You can view the...a tape. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 Press MENU during playback on a TV. Displaying the date/time and camera settings data -
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When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) For TRV280: Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white or the red plug to the audio input jack of your TV. When your TV is stereo For TRV138/...338: Connect the audio plug of the A/V connecting cable to the left (white) input jack of your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR to LINE. When your TV is connected to play the sound in monaural mode, use a connecting cable (optional) for that purpose. 40 Playback When you want...
When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) For TRV280: Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white or the red plug to the audio input jack of your TV. When your TV is stereo For TRV138/...338: Connect the audio plug of the A/V connecting cable to the left (white) input jack of your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR to LINE. When your TV is connected to play the sound in monaural mode, use a connecting cable (optional) for that purpose. 40 Playback When you want...
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...you connect your TV. The recorded picture will be played back on a 16:9 wide-screen TV ([16:9 WIDE] mode). Customizing Your Camcorder z Tips • The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) by inserting signals between video signals. • The ID-2 system sends a ...with the ID-1 signals inserted between video signals. • When you record in the menu settings when the SteadyShot is working , flashes and the SteadyShot does not function. For TRV280: You can record a 16:9 wide picture on the tape to play a picture in the menu settings ...
...you connect your TV. The recorded picture will be played back on a 16:9 wide-screen TV ([16:9 WIDE] mode). Customizing Your Camcorder z Tips • The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) by inserting signals between video signals. • The ID-2 system sends a ...with the ID-1 signals inserted between video signals. • When you record in the menu settings when the SteadyShot is working , flashes and the SteadyShot does not function. For TRV280: You can record a 16:9 wide picture on the tape to play a picture in the menu settings ...
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... : END DATA CODE For TRV280: GOFF DATE/TIME CAM DATA Select not to display date, time and the camera settings data during playback. (p. 37) WORLD TIME You can adjust vary depending on your camcorder abroad. Select to sound a beep instead of your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off to...are marked with the time difference. Select to display the date and time during playback. (p. 37) Select to play a melody when you start/stop recording, operate your camcorder with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, or when an unusual condition occurs on the power mode of the melody. Set...
... : END DATA CODE For TRV280: GOFF DATE/TIME CAM DATA Select not to display date, time and the camera settings data during playback. (p. 37) WORLD TIME You can adjust vary depending on your camcorder abroad. Select to sound a beep instead of your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off to...are marked with the time difference. Select to display the date and time during playback. (p. 37) Select to play a melody when you start/stop recording, operate your camcorder with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, or when an unusual condition occurs on the power mode of the melody. Set...
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...For example, European video or TV programs (PAL/SECAM) cannot be recorded correctly. b Note • Your camcorder can record and edit pictures from an NTSC source. Then the display returns to select [EXECUTE], then press the dial. Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV280) You can only ... to start recording. 6 Press (stop) to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 3 Press (rec) and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder, then immediately press (pause) on your camcorder. 4 Start playing the cassette on your camcorder. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the Easy Dubbing...
...For example, European video or TV programs (PAL/SECAM) cannot be recorded correctly. b Note • Your camcorder can record and edit pictures from an NTSC source. Then the display returns to select [EXECUTE], then press the dial. Recording pictures from a VCR ( TRV280) You can only ... to start recording. 6 Press (stop) to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 3 Press (rec) and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder, then immediately press (pause) on your camcorder. 4 Start playing the cassette on your camcorder. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the Easy Dubbing...
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...for recording. • Set the input selector to input mode, if your VCR has one. 3 Prepare your camcorder (playing device). • Insert a cassette for the first time to select [EDIT SET], then press the dial. ... [MENU] : END 0:08:55:06 8 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to make the connection. VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL 0:08:55:06 IR i. b Notes • You cannot perform the Digital program... i.LINK cable to select [CONTROL], then press the dial. Digital program editing ( TRV280) You can skip this setting if you are performing digital program editing for editing. • ...
...for recording. • Set the input selector to input mode, if your VCR has one. 3 Prepare your camcorder (playing device). • Insert a cassette for the first time to select [EDIT SET], then press the dial. ... [MENU] : END 0:08:55:06 8 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to make the connection. VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL 0:08:55:06 IR i. b Notes • You cannot perform the Digital program... i.LINK cable to select [CONTROL], then press the dial. Digital program editing ( TRV280) You can skip this setting if you are performing digital program editing for editing. • ...
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...:06 0 10Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of [IN], then press the dial. Insert a cassette for recording into the camcorder. VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST "CUT-IN" "CUT-OUT" IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN [MENU] : END 0:08:55:06 0 8 Turn the SEL/PUSH... then press the dial. Dubbing/Editing 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to be played back into your VCR, then play back in Steps 1 and 2 (p. 67 to select the average numerical value of [OUT], then press the dial. VIDEO EDIT 0:08:55:06 EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST COMPLETE "CUT-IN" "CUT-OUT...
...:06 0 10Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of [IN], then press the dial. Insert a cassette for recording into the camcorder. VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST "CUT-IN" "CUT-OUT" IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN [MENU] : END 0:08:55:06 0 8 Turn the SEL/PUSH... then press the dial. Dubbing/Editing 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to be played back into your VCR, then play back in Steps 1 and 2 (p. 67 to select the average numerical value of [OUT], then press the dial. VIDEO EDIT 0:08:55:06 EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST COMPLETE "CUT-IN" "CUT-OUT...
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... pictures. ImageMixer VCD2 is transferred in folders by connecting your camcorder to your computer Features ( TRV280) When you install the Picture Package software on a computer. For details, refer to chapter 6 of a tape to create a video CD. For details on a computer You can import the ... Software and features available for Macintosh computers differ from pictures saved on your camcorder is playing back on tape or is good for copying video and sound recorded on a tape. Music Video/Slideshow Producer You can view the picture your computer and easily create a short...
... pictures. ImageMixer VCD2 is transferred in folders by connecting your camcorder to your computer Features ( TRV280) When you install the Picture Package software on a computer. For details, refer to chapter 6 of a tape to create a video CD. For details on a computer You can import the ... Software and features available for Macintosh computers differ from pictures saved on your camcorder is playing back on tape or is good for copying video and sound recorded on a tape. Music Video/Slideshow Producer You can view the picture your computer and easily create a short...
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...: The television's video channel is being played. • The data code on a tape with a scratch or noise cannot be read. • The cassette was recorded in a TV color system other than that of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The sound breaks off. END SEARCH does not work . For TRV280: The picture...
...: The television's video channel is being played. • The data code on a tape with a scratch or noise cannot be read. • The cassette was recorded in a TV color system other than that of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The sound breaks off. END SEARCH does not work . For TRV280: The picture...
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...click them . For Windows 98*/Windows 98SE/Windows Me * When copying or playing the pictures on a tape using the USB cable. Follow the procedure below... pictures recorded on a tape • [USB Audio Device] in the [Sound, video and game controllers] folder • [USB Device] in the [Other devices] folder...camcorder is not guaranteed on Windows 98. 1 Check that your computer. 8 Follow the steps below to install the USB driver again. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as the computer was completed. Symptom For TRV280...
...click them . For Windows 98*/Windows 98SE/Windows Me * When copying or playing the pictures on a tape using the USB cable. Follow the procedure below... pictures recorded on a tape • [USB Audio Device] in the [Sound, video and game controllers] folder • [USB Device] in the [Other devices] folder...camcorder is not guaranteed on Windows 98. 1 Check that your computer. 8 Follow the steps below to install the USB driver again. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as the computer was completed. Symptom For TRV280...
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The recording time when you have played back the tape. For TRV280: When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software. [Cannot record due to copyright protection.] appears on the LCD...erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to set to Hi8 /Digital8 video cassette. You cannot play back a tape recorded in another video camera connected to avoid distortion of your camcorder contains copyright signals, you play back If the cassette you cannot copy it records. Copyright signal When you...
The recording time when you have played back the tape. For TRV280: When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software. [Cannot record due to copyright protection.] appears on the LCD...erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to set to Hi8 /Digital8 video cassette. You cannot play back a tape recorded in another video camera connected to avoid distortion of your camcorder contains copyright signals, you play back If the cassette you cannot copy it records. Copyright signal When you...
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.... • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked, - Moisture condensation If your camcorder is played back. • The video head suffers from a cold place to build up by playing back tapes for about 3 minutes. If moisture starts to condense, your local authorized Sony service facility. - This is displayed in your eyes, wash with the cassette...
.... • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked, - Moisture condensation If your camcorder is played back. • The video head suffers from a cold place to build up by playing back tapes for about 3 minutes. If moisture starts to condense, your local authorized Sony service facility. - This is displayed in your eyes, wash with the cassette...
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... Dubbing) button (p. 62) C TITLE button (p. 31) D EXPOSURE button (p. 28) E MENU button* (p. 41) F Video control buttons (p. 34) STOP (stop) REW (rewind) PLAY (playback)* FF (fast-forward) PAUSE (pause) G CHG (charge) lamp (p. 12) H CAMERA mode lamp (p. 15) I PLAY/EDIT mode lamp (p. 15) J For TRV280: Rec buttons (p. 66) REC (rec) K For TRV138/338: COUNTER RESET button (p. 22...
... Dubbing) button (p. 62) C TITLE button (p. 31) D EXPOSURE button (p. 28) E MENU button* (p. 41) F Video control buttons (p. 34) STOP (stop) REW (rewind) PLAY (playback)* FF (fast-forward) PAUSE (pause) G CHG (charge) lamp (p. 12) H CAMERA mode lamp (p. 15) I PLAY/EDIT mode lamp (p. 15) J For TRV280: Rec buttons (p. 66) REC (rec) K For TRV138/338: COUNTER RESET button (p. 22...
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...CODE) .....37, 57 Date/time 37 DEMO MODE 56 Digital program editing (VIDEO EDIT 67 Digital zoom (D ZOOM)... 45 Digital8 system 95 Direct Access to "Click to DVD 79 DirectX 9.0c 76 ...Display DISPLAY 58 Display indicator....... 108 DNR 50 Dual sound track tape ........ 49 Dubbing 59 DV Interface 79 E Easy Dubbing 62 Easy Handycam... (LCD B.L 51 LCD brightness (LCD BRIGHT) ......... 16 LCD COLOR 51 LCD screen 3 LP (Long Play) See Recording mode (REC MODE) LTR SIZE 55 M Macintosh 73, 77 Main sound See HiFi SOUND ...
...CODE) .....37, 57 Date/time 37 DEMO MODE 56 Digital program editing (VIDEO EDIT 67 Digital zoom (D ZOOM)... 45 Digital8 system 95 Direct Access to "Click to DVD 79 DirectX 9.0c 76 ...Display DISPLAY 58 Display indicator....... 108 DNR 50 Dual sound track tape ........ 49 Dubbing 59 DV Interface 79 E Easy Dubbing 62 Easy Handycam... (LCD B.L 51 LCD brightness (LCD BRIGHT) ......... 16 LCD COLOR 51 LCD screen 3 LP (Long Play) See Recording mode (REC MODE) LTR SIZE 55 M Macintosh 73, 77 Main sound See HiFi SOUND ...
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...REC MODE) ....... 22, 52 Recording time 14 RESET 106 S Self-diagnosis display ....... 92 Setting the date and time ... 17 Skip scan 35 SP (Standard Play) See Recording mode (REC MODE) STEADYSHOT 48 Stereo 21, 40 STRIPE FADER 31 Sub sound See HiFi SOUND T Tape counter 22 Tape photo recording ........ 25... Time code 22 Title 31 TV color systems 94 U USB cable 72 USB jack 105 USB Streaming (USB STREAM) .........55 Using abroad 94 V Video head 99 Viewfinder 16 Volume 34 W Warning indicators 92 Warning messages 93 WHITE FADER 30 Wide angle See Zoom Windows 73, 74 WORLD TIME 57...
...REC MODE) ....... 22, 52 Recording time 14 RESET 106 S Self-diagnosis display ....... 92 Setting the date and time ... 17 Skip scan 35 SP (Standard Play) See Recording mode (REC MODE) STEADYSHOT 48 Stereo 21, 40 STRIPE FADER 31 Sub sound See HiFi SOUND T Tape counter 22 Tape photo recording ........ 25... Time code 22 Title 31 TV color systems 94 U USB cable 72 USB jack 105 USB Streaming (USB STREAM) .........55 Using abroad 94 V Video head 99 Viewfinder 16 Volume 34 W Warning indicators 92 Warning messages 93 WHITE FADER 30 Wide angle See Zoom Windows 73, 74 WORLD TIME 57...
Marketing Specifications
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...video noise providing stunning video performance. ADDITIONAL FEATURES Photo Mode Built-In White LED Light Easy Handycam Button Manual Focus End Search Titling DCR-TRV280 Digital8® Handycam® Camcorder... Audio/Video communication between devices equipped with AccuPower™ Meter System2 Charge the battery at anytime because unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable... when recording or playing back your own video conferencing system. Choose from Black, Mosaic, White, Monotone and Stripe. Digital8 records digital audio and video comparable to English ...
...video noise providing stunning video performance. ADDITIONAL FEATURES Photo Mode Built-In White LED Light Easy Handycam Button Manual Focus End Search Titling DCR-TRV280 Digital8® Handycam® Camcorder... Audio/Video communication between devices equipped with AccuPower™ Meter System2 Charge the battery at anytime because unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable... when recording or playing back your own video conferencing system. Choose from Black, Mosaic, White, Monotone and Stripe. Digital8 records digital audio and video comparable to English ...